Detailed electricity rate data about the ZIP Code 28655 in Morganton, NC. View various electricity statistics about ZIP Code 28655 in Burke County in the U.S. View commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in ZIP Code 28655 to those in North Carolina and also tho those in the U.S. as a whole. In addition, compare both historical and current electricity usage in this Burke County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 28655 (Morganton, NC) compare to rates in North Carolina and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 28655 of 11.14¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of North Carolina overall.
ZIP Code 28655 vs. North Carolina
North Carolina's average residential electricity rate of 16.25¢/kWh is approximately 46% higher than the 11.14¢/kWh 28655 average rate.
ZIP Code 28655 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 69% higher than the average residential rate in 28655.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 28655, North Carolina, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 28655 | 11.14¢/kWh | 8.63¢/kWh | 7.17¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 16.25¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 28655. See how this Burke County region compares to other regions in North Carolina.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 28655 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in North Carolina.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 28655 | Average NC ZIP | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 18.2 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4360 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 24.97 MkWh | 5.54 MkWh | 5982 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 29.98 MkWh | 6.66 MkWh | 7181 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 24.72 MkWh | 5.49 MkWh | 5922 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 19.9 MkWh | 4.42 MkWh | 4766 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 17.17 MkWh | 3.81 MkWh | 4113 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 18.36 MkWh | 4.08 MkWh | 4398 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 26.02 MkWh | 5.78 MkWh | 6233 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 29.37 MkWh | 6.52 MkWh | 7035 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 25.77 MkWh | 5.72 MkWh | 6172 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 18.19 MkWh | 4.04 MkWh | 4358 MkWh |
| Apr 2026 | 16.5 MkWh | 3.66 MkWh | 3951 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 28655 is connected to Morganton, NC in Burke County. This North Carolina region currently has an approximate population of 55,009 residents and an estimated 21,547 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 28655 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
